The journey from Bekal to Mangaluru is a pleasant 50 km drive along the coast. You can take a KSRTC or private bus from the main road, which takes about 2 hours. Alternatively, local passenger trains run from Bekal Fort station to Mangaluru Central, offering a scenic view of the backwaters. This route crosses the Kerala-Karnataka border.
Total Distance: 50 km by road, 45 km air distance.
Check the train schedule as frequency is limited.
Buses are very frequent and reliable.
October to March for pleasant weather.